- Our list of the best things to do in Roanoke, Virginia, features the top 55 nearby activities — including 20 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Roanoke, VA has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Museums & Galleries, Entertainment & Shows, Outdoor Places, and Sights & Landmarks.
- The results below include the top 31 things to do within the city of Roanoke, VA , followed by 24 popular activities in nearby cities, including Bedford, Salem, Christiansburg, Hot Springs and Blacksburg
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The Greenbrier, White Sulphur Springs, WV 24986
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Originally constructed by Seth Raynor in 1924, Jack Nicklaus redesigned the Greenbrier Golf Course in 1977. This resort course is the only course in the world to host the Ryder Cup and the Solheim Cup.
40.8 Miles
During the Cold War, the Greenbrier Government Relocation Facility was to be the location that top United States government officials were to be evacuated to should the need arise. Visitors can tour the facility, better known as The Bunker, including the decontamination area and the power plant.
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Alexander H. Findlay originally designed the Meadows golf course, but the course was completely redesigned in 1999 by Dick Wilson and Bob Cupp to become a 6,660 yards par 70 course. Players can plan the course that is often used for regional and state championships.
41.0 Miles
The NASCAR racetrack Martinsville Speedway facility services include lodging, camping, parking, and travel packages in addition to the tickets. Many guides, maps, and needs for first time travelers are offered in addition to contests for the races.
41.1 Miles
Druid Lanes Bowling is a bowling center that provides visitors the opportunity to bowl as well as use several other facilities available. These other facilities include a pro shop and snack bar.
41.2 Miles
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Virginia Museum of Natural History
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1001 Douglas Ave., Martinsville, VA 24112
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The prehistory of the area now known as Virginia forms the basis of the Virginia Museum of Natural History. Most of the collection includes scale model dinosaurs and actual fossilized dinosaur tracks.
41.5 Miles
A classic style bowling alley, the Fort Hill Bowling Center hosts open bowling hours as well as a variety of bowling leagues. The alley also hosts periodic bowling tournaments, and has a bar.
41.7 Miles
At the Sandusky Historic Site, visitors are able to learn bout Civil War history through interactive displays and a short film. This museum is located in a private home that is currently being restored.
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3411 Candlers Mountain Road, Lynchburg, VA 24502
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A 14-screen movie theater, Regal River Ridge Stadium 14 displays first-run feature films using digital projection. The theater offers stadium seating, arcade games, a party room, mobile ticketing and a concession area with food and drinks.
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The large indoor playground of Bounce About strives to let children have free reign while enjoying themselves. It is filled mostly with air-inflated bouncy toys and slides for soft play and jumping.